2008 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · LD08 YNW
2008 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 168,913 miles. MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,913 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD08 YNW Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2026
- 168,913 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD08 YNW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Saab 9-3 (LD08 YNW) between February 2011 and September 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
LD08 YNW Mileage History
- 23/02/201115,607 mi
- 23/02/201115,607 mi
- 23/04/201231,301 mi+15,694 mi
- 19/04/201345,211 mi+13,910 mi
- 29/04/201458,409 mi+13,198 mi
- 27/04/201570,159 mi+11,750 mi
- 28/04/201570,159 mi
- 29/04/201682,304 mi+12,145 mi
- 20/04/201794,799 mi+12,495 mi
- 20/04/201794,799 mi
- 13/04/2018106,092 mi+11,293 mi
- 13/04/2018106,092 mi
- 16/04/2019120,751 mi+14,659 mi
- 16/04/2019120,751 mi
- 10/09/2020135,172 mi+14,421 mi
- 23/08/2021142,664 mi+7,492 mi
- 22/08/2022150,733 mi+8,069 mi
- 23/08/2023155,676 mi+4,943 mi
- 03/09/2024162,568 mi+6,892 mi
- 10/09/2024162,611 mi+43 mi
- 16/09/2025166,381 mi+3,770 mi
- 17/09/2025166,393 mi+12 mi
- 14/09/2026168,909 mi+2,516 mi
- 15/09/2026168,913 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 9,853 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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